It Happened One Summer A Novel

Tessa Bailey’s It Happened One Summer is a New York Times Bestseller that proves opposites really do attract—especially when they’re trapped in a small coastal town together. This spicy, swoon-worthy romantic comedy introduces us to Piper Bellinger, a Beverly Hills socialite whose champagne-fueled antics land her in hot water. Her stepfather’s solution? Cut her off and ship her to Washington state to run her late father’s dive bar.

What Piper finds in the Pacific Northwest fishing village of Westport is far from the glamorous life she’s known. There are bunk beds. There’s math. And there’s Brendan—a bearded, brooding sea captain who’s convinced this “It Girl” won’t last five minutes outside her comfort zone. But Piper’s determined to prove everyone wrong, even as she keeps colliding with the infuriatingly attractive fisherman who seems to be everywhere she turns.

The chemistry between these polar opposites crackles off the page as Bailey weaves a story about self-discovery, second chances, and finding home in the most unexpected places. As Piper reconnects with her past and builds a future in Westport, she begins to question everything she thought she wanted. Perfect for fans of romantic comedy with heat, heart, and a coastal setting, this first installment in Bailey’s beloved duology delivers laugh-out-loud moments alongside genuine emotional depth.

Whether you’re curled up on a rainy afternoon or stealing reading time between summer adventures, this tale of transformation and true love will sweep you away.

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